08.b2 Resolution No. 2022-08 providing for Summary Publication of solar ord amendmentsCITY OF SCANDIA
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MINNESOTA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 1, SECTION 4.2,
REGARDING DEFINITIONS, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4.34(B), REGARDING SOLAR
ENERGY SYSTEMS, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 2.6, REGARDING DEFINITIONS, AND
CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4.23, REGARDING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, On January 18, 2022, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority
vote, the City Council adopted ordinance amendments which amends the Scandia Development Code
regarding distribution scale solar energy systems, and the Shoreland Management Regulations in regards to
distribution scale solar energy systems; and
WHEREAS, State law requires that all ordinances adopted be published prior to becoming effective;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that publication of the title and
a summary of the ordinance amendments would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has reviewed the summary of the ordinance
amendments attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that the text of the summary
clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance amendments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council for the City of Scandia hereby:
1. Approves the text of the summary of the ordinance amendments attached as Exhibit A.
2. Directs the City Clerk to post a copy of the entire text of the ordinance amendments in all
public locations designated by the City Council.
3. Directs the City Clerk to publish the summary in the City’s legal newspaper within ten days.
4. Directs the City Clerk to file the executed Ordinance upon the books and records of the City
along with proof of publication.
Dated this 18th day of January, 2022.
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kenneth Cammilleri, City Administrator
Exhibit A
Ordinance Summary
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA,
PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 1, SECTION 4.2, REGARDING DEFINITIONS,
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4.34(B), REGARDING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, CHAPTER 5,
SECTION 2.6, REGARDING DEFINITIONS, AND CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4.23, REGARDING
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
On January 18, 2022, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council
adopted ordinance amendments which: amends the Scandia Development Code to allow distribution scale
solar energy systems in the Shoreland Overlay District as a conditional use provided certain criteria are met;
new requirements for screening of distribution scale solar energy systems; and allow additional planting
options for the ground below a solar array.
A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City
Hall or by standard or electronic mail.